Antique Japanese Taisho c1920’s Persimmon Wood Haribako Tansu 11.5” Print Width = 30”

Width = 30”

There is some separation of the lacquer from the wood and exposed joints

Antique Chinese lacquer multi-layered wedding baskets are intricately crafted containers traditionally used to present gifts during weddings and other auspicious occasions

Width = 17"

It has a metal mouth piece and bowl with bamboo center

Antique Japanese Taisho c1920’s Persimmon Wood Haribako Tansu 11.5” Print Width = 30”This is an antique Taisho era (c. 1920's) sewing box with an arrangement of four exterior drawers. The lidded top section is divided into two areas. This type of tansu chest was used to store valuables as well as equipment for the person of the house to do repairs on Kimono and bedding. This haribako has keyaki wood exteriors and kiri (paulownia) wood drawer interiors. Great skill was used in the workmanship in this chest. It is made with all wooden